Please only
contact posting organizations directly for any further information.
These internships are not sponsored or affiliated with the University
of Vermont Historic Preservation Program. Outdated
listings are left posted for reference purposes only. Organizations that wish to have professional preservation internships
posted here may send notices by e-mail to Historic.Preservation@uvm.edu

March 14, 2009

The City Planning & Community Investment Department of the City of San Diego is offering two graduate internships in historic preservation for summer 2009. The City anticipates that funding will be available for these internships.
The interns will work directly with and be under the supervision of the staff of the Historical Resources Board (HRB). During the summer of 2009, HRB staff will be undertaking several large historic resource surveys in the communities of Uptown, Golden Hill, and San Ysidro. Interns will assist with the surveys including completing research, preparing historic context statements, and conducting field work. Interns will achieve a solid understanding of the City's historic preservation policies and practices, and will have an opportunity to regularly attend Historic Resources Board meetings and Subcommittee meetings.
Applicants should be comfortable and effective working in a team setting, with diverse people. He or she will have an undergraduate degree and be pursuing an advance degree in historic preservation, architectural history, history, and/or neighborhood/community planning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with strong organizational skills, computer competency in Word, Excel and in the use of Internet for communications and research. Some travel within the city of San Diego may be necessary.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in school and must be able to work legally in the U.S. Planning Interns are considered hourly employees and receive no insurance benefits. The City's hourly rate at point of hire is based on experience. For this position the hourly rates are at minimum $11.67 and maximum $14.04. Salary will be based on experience and education.
Send cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (no more than 2 pages) and two to three references to: City of San Diego, City Planning & Community Investment Attn: Jennifer Hirsch, 202 C Street, MS 5A, San Diego, CA 92101 Fax 619-236-6478 Email: jhirsch@sandiego.gov Deadline: Apply by April 30, 2009; Expected start date: negotiable but by June 1, 2009 preferred. For more information about the City Planning & Community Investment Department and the Historical Resources program, see http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/historical/index.shtml.September
24, 2008

February 26, 2009

ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP POSITION – PAGE & TURNBULL
Page & Turnbull, an award-winning preservation architecture firm in San Francisco, is looking for an
undergraduate or graduate intern for a paid, full-time summer position to enhance our team. You will
be part of our Cultural Resources Studio, working closely with the studio members and reporting to
an Architectural Historian and Department Principal. Your responsibilities will include assisting with
administrative tasks, organizing project archives, conducting research, and assisting with field survey
and graphics work as needed.
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and majoring in Historic
Preservation, American History, Urban Studies, Conservation, Architecture, Art History,
Architectural History, Anthropology, Urban Planning or similar discipline. The applicant’s
qualifications should include:
? Experience in surveying, researching, and technical writing.
? Knowledge of architectural history and/or historic building techniques.
? Ability to work as part of a team.
? Strong organizational skills.
? Fluency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite software.
? Experience with AutoCAD or GIS is favorable, but not required.
Page & Turnbull has dedicated its practice to historic preservation, conservation and documentation.
The firm has offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Page & Turnbull has worked on
numerous award-winning projects, including the Ferry Building in San Francisco and projects at UC
Berkeley and Stanford University. Currently, we are completing a reconnaissance-level survey of
more than 2,400 properties for the City of San Francisco. For more than 35 years, Page & Turnbull
has provided clients with a high level of service, insightful analyses and thoughtful solutions.
Page & Turnbull is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and
writing sample to: Gretchen Hilyard, 724 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, or electronically at:
hilyard@page-turnbull.com
No phone calls, please.

Sponsored
by the National Park Service and the National Council for Preservation
Education
Academic Year 2008-2009 Positions Available
September 2008 – May 2009

The
National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), in partnership with
the National Park Service (NPS), offers paid internships in Federal
cultural resource program offices and in National Parks, to graduate
and undergraduate senior students in academic programs in historic
preservation and allied fields such as history, archeology,
architecture, and museum studies. Positions will be available
this academic year at the National Park Service and the Department of
the Interior, in Washington, DC and across the country.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 17, 2008

Applications and instructions for applying are available at the
following Web sites:

See the following pages for a listing of positions, and check the Web
sites for updates on New positions.

National
Council for Preservation Education Academic Year 2008-2009 Internships
with the National Park Service & the Department of the Interior

The
National Park Service and the Department of the Interior will offer
internships during the academic year of 2008-2009. This
notice
covers the period September 2008 – May 2009. A separate
notice
will be distributed in January 2009 for summer 2009
positions.
Internships are for ten (10) weeks, at forty (40) hours per week and in
Washington, D.C. except where noted. Stipends are issued
based on
a rate of twelve dollars per hour. The exact starting dates
will
be determined on a case-by-case basis. For all internships,
computer and word processing skills are desirable.

To
speed processing of your request and give you a faster review of your
application, please scan your materials electronically and email them
as a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file containing both signed
application and transcripts to Michael Tomlan at Cornell University
(email: mat4@cornell.edu). If electronic submission
is not
possible, all application materials should be mailed to the National
Council for Preservation Education, Attention: Michael A. Tomlan, 210
West Sibley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York,
14853-6701. Applications must be received no later than
October
17, 2008. Please indicate by number the internship(s) in
which
you are interested.

Please be aware that, unless otherwise
noted, interns are responsible for travel to and housing at the
internship location. This should be kept in mind particularly
for
those internships in the West. In some cases the supervising
office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately
up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodations.

Also
be aware that, due to new Government-wide security requirements, a
background check will be required for any position which involves
access to Government computers, if you are chosen for that
position. This will include providing information about
recent
housing and employment history. The position supervisor will
have
more information on requirements and procedures at the time of
hiring.

National Park Service Internships

1844/1845/1846.
Internship with the Archeology Program (Departmental Consulting
Archeologist): Works with the Archeology program as a
research
assistant on small research projects, organizing and cataloging office
records and archives, databases, resource protection, and related
projects. May assist in developing materials for archeology
training and researching and developing educational materials for
archeology outreach. May work on aspects of Web development,
including links verification and technical editing (200, 360 and 400
hours).

1847. Internship with the Ethnography
Program: Works as a research assistant on small research and
writing projects, including web content development. Duties
will
involve organizing and cataloging ethnohistories, ethnographic
overviews and assessments, ethnographic rapid assessments, and other
ethnographic documentation, including contacts with NPS researchers in
various offices (400 hours).

1848. Internship with the
National NAGPRA Program: Assists with implementation of the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) through
guided work and research experiences. Duties include
assisting
program staff in the review of summaries and inventories submitted by
museums and Federal agencies and in the updating of databases of Native
American human remains. Also helps test newly developed
NAGPRA
program software. Educational opportunity for students in the
fields of Native American Studies, Historic Preservation, or
Environmental Law (400 hours).

1849. Internship with the
Park Historic Structures and Cultural Landscape Program: Maintains the
Cultural Resources Management Bibliography (CRBIB) by entering new
records and revising existing records in a ProCite database and the
WASO office repository by preparing folders and archival boxes to file
materials. The CRBIB is a computerized, multidisciplinary
inventory of professional reports, books, articles and other
publications that address park cultural resources. It
includes
planning documents, and research documents related to archeological and
historic sites, cultural landscapes, ethnographic resources, historic
and prehistoric structures, museum collections and history (400 hours).

1850.
Internship with the Park History Program: Works with the Park
History Program primarily as a research assistant on research projects,
as well as organizing and cataloging office records and archives,
databases, resource protection, and related projects. May
assist
in developing materials for history training and researching and
developing educational materials for history outreach. May
work
on aspects of Web development, including links verification and
technical editing. Some research will be conducted at the
National Archives and the Library of Congress (400 hours).

1851.
Internship with the National Capital Regional Office Cultural
Landscapes Program: Assists historical landscape architects,
landscape historians, archeologists and other preservation
professionals to complete various Cultural Landscape Inventories
associated with national park sites in the Washington, DC metropolitan
area. Duties include researching the landscape history of a
historic property; site visits and field work to document existing
conditions with photographs and maps; analysis of landscape features;
and entering the information into a database (200 hours).

1852.
Internship with the National Capital Regional Office Historic
Architecture Program: Assists historical architects,
landscape
historians, archeologists and other preservation professionals to
update the LCS (List of Classified Structures) inventories associated
with national park sites in the Washington DC metropolitan
area.
Duties include researching the architectural history of a historic
property; site visits and field work to document existing conditions
with photographs; analysis of architectural features; and entering the
information into a database (400 hours).

1853. Internship
with the Executive Support Facility, National Capital Region (Archival
/ Records Management): Assists with cataloging a historic
collection of architectural drawings into an automated drawing catalog
and index program; assists with re-housing and preserving various
archival records such as drawings, photographs and textual records;
prepares and updates inventories, registers, and finding aids; and
assists with reference and research inquiries. Located in the
Washington, DC, metropolitan area, convenient to a Metro subway station
(480 hours).

1854/1855/1856/1857. Internship with the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park:
Duties
include assisting Park Historian with cataloging archives and museum
objects from C&O Canal NHP; processing, cataloging and
re-housing
museum archives to meet professional museum storage standards; and
records management duties. Will provide training for the
Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+), the NPS museum management
software, for cataloging collections. Archives management or
museum studies background preferred, but attention to detail and a
willingness to learn are also important criteria. Housing and
transportation will be the intern’s responsibility. Located
in
Hagerstown, MD (400 hours).

1858. Internship with
the Southeast Regional Office, List of Classified Structures (LCS)
Program: Works with Regional LCS Coordinator in the survey
and
condition assessment of historic structures throughout the
region. Duties include fieldwork in SE parks; documentation;
data
entry; historical research and writing; production of Determinations of
Eligibility (DOEs) and National Register nominations; and
correspondence with state Historic Preservation Offices throughout the
region. Solid background in computer and software skills
(Adobe
Photoshop, Word) and willingness to travel to and hike in parks
desirable. Located in Atlanta, GA (1000
hours).

1859/1860/1861/1862/1863.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Archives
Technician):
Works with the Museum Curator to organize, arrange, re-house, preserve,
catalog in the Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+), produce a
finding aid for and provide access to museum archives from Everglades
National Park. Will provide training in ANCS+, the NPS museum
management software, for cataloging collections. Duties also
include evaluating and improving the environmental conditions and
preservation of the collection. Museum studies or archives
management background preferred, but attention to detail also
important. Own transportation required. Will help
with
locating housing. Located in Homestead, FL (480 hours).

1864.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Archives
Technician):
Works with the Museum Curator to organize, arrange, re-house, preserve,
catalog in the Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+), produce a
finding aid for and provide access to museum archives from five south
Florida park units. Will provide training in ANCS+, the NPS
museum management software, for cataloging
collections.
Duties also include evaluating and improving the environmental
conditions and preservation of the collection. Museum studies
or
archives management background preferred, but attention to detail also
important. Own transportation required. Will help
with
locating housing. Located in Homestead, FL (800 hours).

1865.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Museum Technician):
Assists with museum collection management for Everglades National
Park. Will provide training for Automated National Catalog
System
(ANCS+), the NPS museum management software, for cataloging
collections. Duties include inventory; re-housing map
collections; implementing the Archives Collection Condition Survey
recommendations; and preventive conservation to meet professional
museum storage standards. Museum studies background preferred
but
attention to detail and a willingness to learn also
important.
Own transportation required. Will help with locating
housing. Located in Homestead, FL (400 hours).

1866.
Internship with Everglades National Park (Museum Technician):
Catalogs museum objects, specimens, and archives for Dry Tortugas
National Park. Will provide training for Automated National
Catalog System (ANCS+), the NPS museum management software, for
cataloging collections. Duties include cataloging archeology,
history, natural science, and archive materials and preventive
conservation to meet professional museum storage standards.
Museum studies background preferred but attention to detail and a
willingness to learn also important. Own transportation
required. Will help with locating
housing. Located in
Homestead, FL (400 hours).

1867. Internship with
Everglades National Park (Museum Technician): Works with collections
related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA) for Everglades National Park. Will provide training
in
the Automated National Catalog System (ANCS+), the NPS museum
management software, for cataloging collections. Duties
include
updating collections data, researching and compiling archival material
related to Native American use of the Park, organizing Tribal
consultation records, assisting with coordinating Tribal consultation,
and other duties as assigned. Museum studies, anthropology,
archeology, history or Native American Studies background preferred but
attention to detail and a willingness to learn also is
important.
Own transportation required. Will help with locating
housing. Located in Homestead, FL (400 hours).

1868.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Archeological
Information Management Team: Working with Archeologists,
researches the history of archeological work and archeological
resources in Midwest Region parks and creates documentation of that
work for park managers. Duties include Archeological Sites
Management Information System (ASMIS) database data entry and creating
and working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps and data for
archeological site condition assessments, for distribution to parks and
for Web site posting. Housing and transportation are the
intern’s
responsibility. Located in Lincoln, NE (400 hours).

1869.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Park Archeology
Program, Bois Forte Ojibwe Study: Assists with an ongoing
archeological and ethnohistorical study of Bois Forte Ojibwe (Chippewa)
sites within Voyageurs National Park (VOYA). Nearly 50 sites
within the park have been identified, dating from about AD 1736-1940;
intern will work directly with Archeologist with nearly 20 years’
research experience in this area. Duties include researching,
analyzing, and tabulating artifacts; researching and transcribing
census and other unpublished tribal records; and assisting with related
studies of the sites and the Bois Forte families whose relatives
formerly lived within VOYA. Housing and transportation are
the
intern’s responsibility. Located in Lincoln, NE (400 hours).

1870.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Cahokia Mounds and
Hopeton Earthworks Study: Working with Supervisory
Archeologist,
assists with conducting magnetic susceptibility analysis of samples
from Cahokia Mounds and the Hopeton Earthworks. Duties
include
susceptibility measurement, data entry and tabulation, and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) data entry and assisting with laboratory
artifact analysis for the Hopeton site, and may include report writing
covering the work completed. Housing and transportation are
the
intern’s responsibility. Located in Lincoln, NE (600 hours).

1871.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Archeological
Collections Management Program: Duties include National Park
Service property artifact collections cataloging using NPS museum
management software, the Automated National Catalog System Plus
(ANCS+), as well as packaging collections to current curatorial
standards. Other tasks will depend in part on intern’s
background
and interests and may include monitoring museum storage environments;
museum housekeeping; exhibit research; preparing specialized object
housings; archeological archive processing; and assisting with the
Center’s reorganization of collections storage space. Housing
and
transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in
Lincoln, NE (400 hours).

1872. Internship with the Midwest
Archeological Center, Archeological Collections Management
Program: Works with Center staff to organize and move
collections
into a new mobile storage system. Duties may include
assisting in
artifact tracking; condition evaluations; documenting collections
through digital photography and repackaging older collections to meet
current archeological curation standards. Other duties will
include collections cataloging; archives packaging and storage
preparation; and storage environment monitoring. Excellent
organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to lift 40
pounds required. The Center currently stores and manages over
two
million artifacts and archival documents from 62 National Park units in
the West and Alaska, encompassing earliest Native Americans through the
fur trade and frontier eras, the Civil War, and Presidential
homes. Housing and transportation are the intern’s
responsibility. Located in Lincoln, NE (400 hours).

1873.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Park Archeology
Program, Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Working directly with
project director, assists with tasks resulting from three weeks of
archeological work in the park in 2008, including prehistoric as well
as historic sites. Duties include cleaning, repackaging,
analyzing, and cataloging artifacts recovered through survey and
limited test excavations at several sites; developing databases and
tables synthesizing the artifactual data; and organizing and working
with project field records including excavation forms, maps, and
photographs. Housing and transportation are the intern’s
responsibility. Located in Lincoln, NE (400 hours).

1874.
Internship with the Midwest Archeological Center, Park Archeology
Program, Site Stabilization: Researches archeological sites
within five Great Lakes area parks undergoing erosion damage and
assists in prioritizing these sites by the severity and rate of damage,
site significance, and other factors, as well as helping determine
methods to be used in stabilization efforts and calculating the amount
of materials needed at each specific site. Housing and
transportation are the intern’s responsibility. Located in
Lincoln, NE (600 hours).

1875. Internship with the Midwest
Regional Office History and National Register Program:
Working
with regional office, park staff and community leaders, assists in the
development of Web-based travel itineraries for NPS units.
Strong
writing abilities desirable. Housing and transportation are
the
intern’s responsibility. Located in Omaha, NE (400 hours).

1876.
Internship with Yosemite National Park, Branch of History, Architecture
and Landscapes (HAL): Assists in preparing Historic Structure
Reports for the Thomas Hill Studio and the Rangers' Club at Yosemite;
may also assist in the inventorying, documenting, and evaluating of
National Register structures, cultural landscapes, and historic park
studies, and may undertake crossover duties with the park's Heritage
Preservation Team for hands-on preservation work. Useful
knowledge and skills include an architecture/landscape architecture
background, AutoCAD, geographic positioning using Global Positioning
System equipment and ArcView, solid training in historic preservation,
and construction skills. Applicants should be in excellent
physical condition and may be expected to work at elevations between
2,000' and 8,000' and to hike long distances over rough terrain with
day packs and equipment. Located in El Portal, CA at the
park's
west entrance but may have field assignments anywhere in the park (1200
hours).

Department of the Interior Internships

1877.
Internship with the Department of the Interior Museum:
Performs
museum tasks related to the collections care and exhibitions of the
Interior Museum. Duties will include assisting with accession
and
catalog record-keeping, and handling, storing and labeling objects, for
the Museum’s collections; and assisting with exhibition research,
installation, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, in cooperation
with museum services coordinator and registrar. Practical and
technical knowledge of the methods, procedures, and technology of
museum operations and collections care desirable, as well as general
computer skills (800 hours).

1878/1879. Internship with
the Interior Museum Program, DOI Office of the Secretary (Museum
Program Assistant): Assists with projects of the DOI Interior
Museum Program (IMP). Activities will be diverse and will
vary
depending on changing priorities of the IMP. Duties may
include
editing, inventorying, evaluating data and creating reports,
cataloging, and supporting the exhibit program in the Interior
headquarters complex. As member of cross-boundary Interior
Museum
Program, assists Department-wide operations of the Interior Museum
Program, which covers 70 million objects distributed nationally and
Department-wide (1000 hours).

Qualifications: A graduate or undergraduate degree in historic
preservation, public history, or architectural history.
The successful applicant will have outstanding research, writing, and
editing skills and be able to juggle many tasks and responsibilities.
Applicant should be familiar with architectural terminology and the
National Register of Historic Places. Experience with surveying and
mapping is preferred. Experience with Excel and website design a plus.
Applicant should be willing to travel, including fieldwork trips of up
to a week’s duration in isolated, rural areas.

The
survey intern
must perform effectively in both independent and team settings and have
excellent organization and communication skills. The position requires
attention to detail and the ability to operate in a careful and
efficient manner that consistently produces accurate work products
within established schedules.

Benefits: $15
per hour. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to work
with a statewide preservation organization and gain experience with
conducting large-scale historic resources surveys.

Housing:
Housing is the responsibility of the intern. However, Colorado
Preservation, Inc. will assist with locating suitable accommodations.

The Noyes House Museum in Morrisville, Vermont has available
several summer internships with flexible hours between June 1 and
September 1, 2008.

The
seventeen-room two-story federal-style brick home includes a
post-and-beam carriage barn, photographs, furnishings, toys, household
and farm tools, quilts, costumes, military artifacts, pottery, and
other artifacts related to industry, home life, and leisure activities
in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Interns will receive
invaluable experience in operating a local history museum. The
director, also a faculty member at the University of Vermont, will work
with each intern to design a program that will meet his or her academic
needs and experience. Areas of focus may include historical research,
collections management, exhibits, visitor experience, marketing,
program management, strategic planning, and building and grounds
maintenance. Funding is available based on the number of applicants.

The
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum in Burlington, VT is seeking dynamic
interns for the 2008 tour season (May-October).

This
Internship Offers the Following Opportunities:

Exposure
to museum operations and management

Leading
guided tours

Meeting
interesting visitors and volunteers from around the country and world

Review
of the French and Native American influences to our area as well as
exploring the history of Vermont and the American Revolutionary
period.

A
reference letter upon completion of internship

A
set schedule best for you during tours hours of 10-4 on Friday and
Saturday, or 1-4 on Sundays (6 hours a week minimum)

Range
of Possible Duties:

Assisting
volunteer tour guides

Greeting
visitors

Issuing
tickets and selling merchandise

Troubleshooting
tavern show equipment,

facility and display needs

Light
office tasks

Gift
shop attendant

Special
projects

The
Ethan Allen
Homestead is off Route 127 north of downtown Burlington. Additional
weekday hours are possible to aid with school and group tours.
If
you are interested in this exciting opportunity please send your resume
to: info@ethanallenhomestead.org or
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Ethan
Allen Homestead
Burlington,VT 05408

Attn: John Hossely

January 30, 2008

Job Summary
National Trust internships are an ideal way to learn more about
preservation or to gain experience in preparation for a career in the
field. During the Trust's 10-week summer program in Washington, between
15 and 20 interns work on individual projects and have the opportunity
to attend weekly educational sessions on topics relating to
preservation & community revitalization, Trust programs, and
non-profit management.

This year’s program will run from June
9-August 15, 2008, although dates for some projects are flexible.
The Washington program includes opportunities at the Trust’s Washington
headquarters, our local Field Office, and our 4 local historic sites
(President Lincoln’s Cottage, Decatur House, Woodrow Wilson House and
Woodlawn/Pope-Leighey House). Individual projects are also available at
some of our other regional offices and historic sites.

Duties
Projects vary each year and by department. Previous intern
responsibilities have included:
-Researching and compiling case-studies on preservation-related topics
-Developing architectural and collections databases
-Promoting our cultural diversity programs
-Researching community revitalization projects
-Helping develop resources for our statewide and local partners
-Creating or updating program Web sites
-Working on fundraising, membership development, communications, or
marketing
-General office duties that provide opportunities to build valuable
workplace skills and experience while supporting and learning about
preservation and non-profit management
This year’s projects will be determined by program needs and intern
interests and skills.

Qualifications
Some openings require graduate
study or previous experience in preservation, urban planning or
historic site management, while others offer entry level opportunities
in areas like these; some require studies or experience in specific
areas like journalism or communications. Typically, other skills needed
include:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Office skills, including use of MS Office in a workplace environment
for functions like mail merge, and creating professional tables, charts
and Power Point presentations
-Data entry skills and experience managing data
-Using the internet as a professional research tool, including using
services like Lexis-Nexis
-Basic web design and use of “Web 2.0” and social networking technology

This is primarily a volunteer program
designed to
help build careers, although some projects are grant funded and offer a
stipend. Schedules are generally flexible for interns who are not able
to volunteer on a full-time basis. Also, students may be eligible for
academic credit or grants for non-profit internships through their
schools, and the Trust can help provide whatever supporting
documentation may be needed.

To apply for any of our internships,
send a resume
and cover letter highlighting your interests and background, and
whether there’s a particular area of the Trust with which you’d like to
work. Program managers will review resumes and make potential matches
between applicants and their needs, and then contact applicants to
discuss opportunities. Please type or paste a cover letter into the
body of your message and send your resume as a Word or PDF attachment
with the subject line "Summer Internships" to jobs@nthp.org.

Details:
The Preservation Department of Stratford Hall is seeking qualified
summer interns to participate in its first annual Preservation Field
School. Field School participants will assist in the day to
day
operations of the Preservation Department and will report to the
Director of Preservation. Specifically, participants will
have
the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a variety of
preservation projects, including the implementation of
a
Cyclical Maintenance plan that includes repointing, painting and window
and door repair. Other tasks that could be included in the
internship are structure stabilization and involvement in various room
or building restoration projects.

Desired
Qualifications and Experience:

Hands-on historical
restoration/preservation training and/or experience. This
training or experience should include the following areas: masonry,
painting, carpentry and plaster.

Knowledge of 18th Century building materials and
techniques.

Desire to work professionally in a museum setting.

Ability to work as a team or independently.

Working towards a degree in the Historic Preservation Field.

Compensation and
Amenities:
The internships will include a stipend of $1000 for the 10 week
period. Free housing on site will also be provided.
The
grounds of Stratford Hall provide many outdoor activities that can be
utilized during the internship.About Stratford:
Stratford is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia on the beautiful
Northern Neck of Virginia. Westmoreland County is a 45 minute
drive from Fredericksburg, two hours from Washington DC and 90 minutes
from Richmond. Stratford is set on 1,900 acres with 2.5 miles
of
Potomac River waterfront. The National Historic Landmark Stratford
Great House and related buildings were constructed in 1738 and are
among a handful of exceptionally intact survivals from colonial
Virginia. In addition to the Great House, Stratford also features an
operating reconstructed 18th century gristmill and extensive gardens.
Stratford was the home of the Lee family, which includes two signers of
the Declaration of Independence. It was also the home of “Light Horse”
Harry Lee and birthplace of Robert E. Lee.The landscape is primarily
hardwood forests and pastures but also includes two gardens and
extensive maintained grounds. Stratford also has a Dining Room which
offers lunch daily, two guest houses and over 30 rustic cabins that
were built to house Stratford’s board members during the twice annual
meetings. Intern housing will be in these log cabins.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a personal letter of no more than 500
words, stating reasons for wanting to be an intern at Stratford
including their goals for the internship and dates available for
work.Also please attach the following:

Resume

Two letters of recommendation that answer the following
questions:

-How long has the author known the
prospective intern and in what capacity?
-Identify the candidate's strengths and weaknesses in regards to the
position requested.
-What qualities does the candidate offer the organization?

Applications should be received by March 1st and mailed to:Director of
Preservation
483 Great House Road
Stratford, VA 22558

All questions can be directed to Phil
Mark, Director of Preservation, at (804) 493-8038 ext. 1559 or pmark@stratfordhall.org.
All applicants will receive a reply.

December 29, 2007

Maine Preservation

Summer
Internships Available

Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Properties Program in combination with
hands-on experience in the field with Restoration Resources or
Preservation Timber Framing
Application Deadline: March 28, 2008

Maine Preservation is the statewide nonprofit education and advocacy
organization dedicated to the preservation of Maine's irreplaceable
architectural heritage. We seek two self-motivated summer interns
currently enrolled in a historic preservation graduate program to join
us in a unique, memorable and highly rewarding nine-week internship
which offers an opportunity to apply your skills while learning how
preservation really works.

Your time will be divided between Maine Preservation and one of two
highly regarded restoration firms in Maine. You will assist Maine
Preservation’s Executive Director and Outreach Committee with the 13th
annual Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Properties Program.
Additionally, Les Fossel, Advisory Trustee and owner of Restoration
Resources, a premier building conservation firm in Alna, Maine and
Arron Sturgis, Vice President and owner of Preservation Timber Framing,
based in Berwick, Maine will each provide direct guidance and
supervision in the field. Throughout this internship, you will work
closely with preservation professionals, property owners and community
leaders. You will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation for
the public and private sector roles in protecting, preserving and
advocating for historic resources.

Dates of Internship: May 27 to July 26, 2008 (nine weeks) -
approximately 360 hours, with option for additional paid hands-on time
in the field.

Stipend: Compensation is provided at an hourly rate by Restoration
Resources and Preservation Timber Framing (based upon experience) while
on the job. Maine Preservation provides no cash stipend, however, a
variety of in-kind benefits are included.

Housing: Complimentary housing while with Restoration Resources is
included in a charming, 18th century farmhouse. While interning with
Maine Preservation, complimentary housing and some meals are provided
by a host family.

Intern Responsibilities with Maine Preservation will include:

· Site visits to newly nominated properties
· Research of status of previously listed properties
· Preparation of press releases and website information
· Preparation or promotional articles, including photos and captions,
for summer issue of Maine Preservation News and other
magazines/press/media
· Preparation of display materials, photographs, graphics and photo
captions
· Participation and help at press conference

Intern Responsibilities with Restoration Resources and Preservation
Timber Framing to be determined.

For more information and to view photos of Most Endangered alumni
properties,
visit www.mainepreservation.org.

December 29, 2007

Citywide Monuments
Conservation Program

PROJECTS COORDINATOR INTERN

Summer 2008

The Citywide Monuments Conservation
Program and New
York City Parks & Recreation, Art & Antiquities
Department,
seeks an office intern to coordinate monuments conservation and
maintenance projects during the 2007 summer season. This is
40
hour a week paid position, Monday through Friday beginning Wednesday,
May 28 through Friday, August 22.

The monuments projects coordinator will
serve as a
liaison between central office administration and outdoor field
operations, archiving current projects and assisting the scheduling and
timekeeping of fellow interns. Responsibilities include a wide range of
administrative duties, research duties and bookkeeping. In addition the
projects coordinator will lend administrative support to the Monuments
Coordinator and to the Director of Arts & Antiquities.

Candidates should have excellent
administrative
skills, writing and research ability; should be well organized, yet
flexible and able to manage multiple tasks. Knowledge of
sculpture conservation and/or historic preservation is preferable. This
position may be applied toward college credit.

Attention: Citywide Monuments
Conservation
Program

Citywide Monuments Conservation Program

FIELD CREW

MONUMENTS CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP

Summer 2008

The Citywide Monuments Conservation
Program and New
York City Parks & Recreation, seek qualified candidates for the
Summer 2008 Field Season (Monday, June 2 through Friday, August 15).

The Citywide Monuments Conservation
Program
conserves and maintains public works of art throughout the five
boroughs of New York City. Program participants will gain
knowledge of the breadth of the public sculpture collection, its
history and conservation needs. The interns will carry out
conservation and maintenance treatments on public sculptures and
monuments under the direction of experienced monuments
conservators. Students will receive training in
photo-documentation, condition assessments and report preparation in
addition to conservation treatment procedures. Participants
will
gain experience in corrosion removal, cleaning and patining bronze as
well as stone cleaning, masonry repair and graffiti removal.
These are full-time, paid internships requiring a 40 hour work week,
Monday through Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity to
learn outdoor
sculpture conservation with experienced staff in an award-winning
program in New York City. The season will include bi-weekly
educational visits (which may include a bronze foundry, granite quarry,
and museum conservation lab) in addition to the daily hands-on
work. More than 65 students have successfully participated
during
the last 10 years.

Students currently enrolled in college
and graduate
programs in objects conservation, historic preservation or sculpture
are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work
outdoors and not fear heights, as projects often require work on
scaffolding. A valid New York State driver’s license is a
plus.

The Union (Maine) Historical Society
seeks
candidates for the position of Summer Intern for a 3 to 5 week period
in the summer of 2008. The intern will assist curators in accessioning
and archiving items, and storing them properly in an archival room. The
intern will also be part of the planning process for the annual
mid-July local history celebration. A modest stipend is offered, along
with lodging and a food allowance. Union is a very attractive small
town not far from Rockland, Rockport, and Camden. For more information
please see the Society's web-site at www.midcoast.com/comespring or
call 207-785-5444 or 6092.

December 6, 2007

Paid Summer Internships in Outdoor
Sculpture
Conservation The Central Park Conservancy, with a grant from the Samuel
H. Kress Foundation, is offering summer internships in outdoor
sculpture conservation. The Central Park Conservancy is a
private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the maintenance and
preservation of Central Park. For more information look at
the
Central Park Conservancy Website at WWW.centralparknyc.org

Interns will be involved in the
hands-on
examination, documentation and restoration of the bronze and stone
sculpture in Central Park, New York City. Duties of the
interns
and listing of projects for the summer is attached. Applicants must be
graduate students or recent graduates in historic preservation or
objects conservation. The internship period will be from June
2nd to August 1st and will pay approximately $14
dollars
per hour.

Those interested should respond with a
cover letter and C.V. or resume no later than April 2, 2008 to:

SUMMER
JOBS WITH HABS/HAER/HALS
The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings
Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American
Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks
applications from qualified individuals for summer employment
documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, engineering
and landscape significance throughout the country. Duties involve
on-site field work and the preparation of measured and interpretive
drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS
Collection at the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of
Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in May/June. Salaries
range from approximately $6,000 to approximately $11,000 for the
summer, depending on job responsibility, locality of the project, and
level of experience. Applicants must
be a U.S. Citizen.

Applications Due: February 4, 2008
(postmark date).

Application forms and detailed
information can be found on our web site:
http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/summer.htm

View examples of HDP documentation on
the Library of Congress web site:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html

HAER MARITIME DOCUMENTATION INTERNSHIP
The
Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and the Council of American
Maritime Museums (CAMM) announce the Maritime Documentation Internship
2008. The internship will permit a student or recent graduate of an
architecture or history program,
interested in maritime preservation, to work on a HAER maritime
documentation project. The Intern must be a U.S. Citizen.
The selected recipient will receive a stipend of approximately $6,000
and will work with a HAER team for 12 weeks during the summer. The
Internship will require research and writing or measuring and drafting
of historic maritime resources.

Applications Due: February 1, 2008
(postmark date).

For detailed information and to
download application forms,
visit: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/maritime.htm or contact
Todd Croteau at <todd_croteau@nps.gov> or (202) 354-2167.